Sec. 550.350 Figs; Fig Paste - Adulteration Involving Insect Infestation, Mold, Dirt
(CPG 7110.10)
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE:
The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure to Division of
Compliance Management and Operations (HFC-210) and for direct citation by the District
Offices:
1. Figs
The figs contain an average of 10% or more by count insect infested and/or moldy and/or
dirty fruit or pieces of fruit.
2. Fig Paste
The fig paste contains 13 or more insect heads per 100 grams of fig paste in each of 2
or more subsamples when examined by AOAC methods of analysis, 44.083(a) and (b), AOAC 12th
Ed. or 44.A02 1st Suppl. 12th Ed.
REMARKS:
Seizures involving these products must be discussed with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. EMS or FAX the following information to *CFSAN/Office of Field
Programs/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605)* and await reply before proceeding.
Sample Number Date of Shipment
Article Involved Dealer
Amount of Lot Shipper
Codes Analytical Conclusions
SPECIMEN CHARGE:
Article adulterated when introduced into and while in interstate commerce, within
meaning of 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) in that it consists wholly or in part of a filthy substance
by reason of presence therein of insects, insect webbing, insect excreta, insect damaged
figs; dirt; and of a decomposed substance by reason of presence therein of moldy,
decomposed figs.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.*
Issued: 10/1/80
Revised: 3/95